Graduate Academy

The Graduate Academy has been established with the aim of providing recent graduates with the skills and support needed to meet the challenge of obtaining graduate employment, making full use of their education and other attributes.

The Graduate Academy  6-week training programme is open to recent graduates who are either currently not employed or who feel under-employed in their current job. 

The programme is not an academic course but focuses on the real and practical skills required for success.

The Graduate Academy programme involves:

• An intensive 2-week full-time training course, focusing on those key personal and managerial skills needed for the work place.  This course will provide you with a real understanding of how modern organisations work and of how performance is measured, as well as covering key marketing, finance and management skills topics.
• A 4-week period of Work Place Experience, arranged to meet your individual needs and interests.
• Intensive individual support with your personal career planning and job search.Completion of a work-based assignment for assessment leading to a recognised qualification accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).

When and where is the Graduate Academy programme being held?

Programmes are held at various locations in Wales.  For more information and details of how to apply online, please see the Graduate Academy section of the GO Wales website, and also view the Graduate Academy schedule here.

If you are currently working and feel under-employed but are not able to attend a full-time programme, then this could be just for you!

Freelancer Academy

The GO Wales Freelancer Academy is a FREE 6 day programme funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and the European Social Fund.  This unique programme is designed to help budding freelancers develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress their business ideas.  The six day course will be split into two separate three day workshops with a three week interval in between. The course will be delivered by professional consultants, trainers and experienced freelancers.